National anthem at euro 96

[alfredmizen]

I was previously an advocate of changing the national anthem for England games, I defy anyone to tell me that wasn't passionate and rousing , at least from the fans, such a shame football is so corporate and happy clappy now.

 

[nwgull]

Euro 96 was a very special summer in the way that England played and progressed, and that night against the Germans was the highlight (unfortunately).

Think the current lack of similar atmosphere has more to do with England not even looking close to being contenders, as well as the obvious fact that '96 was a home tournament, rather than any corporate stuff (which was in abundance in '96 as well).

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Terrible England kit though.

 

[bn1&bn3 Albion]

Never fails to give me goosebumps that video...

 

[desprateseagull]

Stirring stuff. I hope they didn't pay Paul Young too much.. two words?!

 

[wehatepalace]

Ahhhh the summer of 96, when footballers actually bothered to sing the National Anthem

 

[jonny.rainbow]

Ahhhh the summer of 96, when footballers actually bothered to sing the National Anthem

I'm fairly certain a lot of players hadn't been singing it up until the Germany game but were 'persuaded' to by El Tel following a media witch hunt.

 

[alfredmizen]

I'm fairly certain a lot of players hadn't been singing it up until the Germany game but were 'persuaded' to by El Tel following a media witch hunt.

 

[jonny.rainbow]

Yep, Barry Davies in that clip criticising Gary Neville for not singing. If you can find footage of the anthems from the Holland, Scotland and Switzerland matches you will definitely find fewer players singing. There was a definite media which hunt in that tournament forcing players to sing.

 

[1066familyman]

A dirge commanding God to save a parasite could never give me goosebumps. I wouldn't sing that load of bollox if you paid me.

 

[daveinprague]

Was a good year for singing...

 

[alfredmizen]

Yep, Barry Davies in that clip criticising Gary Neville for not singing. If you can find footage of the anthems from the Holland, Scotland and Switzerland matches you will definitely find fewer players singing. There was a definite media which hunt in that tournament forcing players to sing.

**sigh** I've posted evidence that they WERE , how about you post some evidence that they weren't ? What's your point anyway ? The fans were the reason I posted the video, not the players.

 

[Brighthelmstone]

A dirge commanding God to save a parasite could never give me goosebumps. I wouldn't sing that load of bollox if you paid me.

Yes, but what do you really think ?

 

[Sheebo]

Never fails to give me goosebumps that video...

Glad you're English too hairs stand on end every time I see it!

Special mention to my cousin Gareth, Pearcey, Shearer and Adams for belting it out. Anderton should have been subbed after one minute because of his 'effort'!

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Euro 96 was a very special summer in the way that England played and progressed, and that night against the Germans was the highlight (unfortunately).

Think the current lack of similar atmosphere has more to do with England not even looking close to being contenders, as well as the obvious fact that '96 was a home tournament, rather than any corporate stuff (which was in abundance in '96 as well).

Going 4-0 up v Holland, the best home performance in the last 49 years was much better & letting a goal in to send the Jocks out made it even better...great times

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Was a good year for singing...

Great video, wonderful memories (apart from Mick Hucknell at thd opening ceremony which ain't been posted for some reason..just how did he get that gig?

 

[Vegas Seagull]

I'm fairly certain a lot of players hadn't been singing it up until the Germany game but were 'persuaded' to by El Tel following a media witch hunt.

Wrong, every game was a massive passionate event,

 

[nwgull]

Wrong, every game was a massive passionate event,

It seemed to build from the Scotland game onwards from my memory. It actually saddens me that it was 19 years ago; it seems like last summer!

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

Fairly sure it would be a similar story now if we had a semi final against Germany at home...

 

[stripeyshark]

Decent sound tonight from the travelling English.